Lonnie Tilson, of Whitney, is pictured presenting a $500 gift to Hill County Paw
Pals board member, Lana Crow.The gift
is from the family’s Charity Gift Fund in memory of Mr. Tilson’s parents.The total amount has been directed to the building of a much needed animal
shelter and will become a working memorial.
The Tilson’s have lived in Whitney since 1995.He is all too aware of the worsening pet overpopulation problems that exist
in Hill County.Mr. Tilson chose to
become an active involved citizen and a working advocate to correct the problem.He has been involved in Lake Whitney
Humane Society and Hill County Paw Pals.
Last year Mr. Tilson donated pet carriers and crates to Paw Pals that were valued
at $800.These carriers have proven
invaluable at the low cost spay/neuter clinics to maintain safety for the animals
while they recover from anesthesia.
Mr. Tilson chose to present his generous gift at the recent Hill County Paw Pals
sponsored low cost spay/neuter clinic.
This service is offered the 1st Tuesday of each month along with low
cost vaccinations.Pictured in the
above photograph are: (L to R)Mr. Tilson, Mrs. Crow, Kathy Moore, Dana Fuchs, Jane
Green, and Cleo Davis. Four of Paw
Pals’ adoptable dogs are also pictured.

Under the ongoing “Take the Willie Challenge” campaign, all donations are being
matched by philanthropists, Cheryl and Sam Wyly—up to $40,000.Paw Pals is honored to call Mr. Tilson one of our active volunteers.We appreciate the ongoing efforts of
all our volunteers, board members, and citizens who continue the efforts to make
this a better place for all persons and pets that call Hill County home.

If you would like to help with Paw Pals’ endeavors to correct pet overpopulation
in our great county, call 580-0679; email hcpawpals@yahoo.com